Hepatitis C Intern

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

12d • Remote

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom. ADHS supports a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees. This internship is ideal for individuals who have excelled in infectious disease-related courses while working towards a degree in Public Health, Informatics, Population Health, Global Health, Health Science, Health Education, or any other related majors, or if you can demonstrate an innate curiosity and passion for public health work.

Requirements

• Working towards a degree.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, including Google Sites, Forms, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Time management, organization, planning and problem solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential technical challenges.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Working towards a graduate degree and strong desire to develop beyond the classroom.
• Tech savvy, creative, curious, persistent!
• Excelled in infectious disease-related courses.
• Degree in Public Health, Informatics, Population Health, Global Health, Health Science, Health Education, or any other related majors.
• Innate curiosity and passion for public health work.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hepatitis C test results and a previously conducted survey on provider knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
• Conduct a literature review.
• Update a service directory for patients seeking care for hepatitis C treatment.
• Participate in community outreach opportunities with the Hep C Elimination Advisory Coalition and Hep Free AZ.
• Abstract medical records for perinatally exposed hepatitis C infants.
• Develop a flowchart for reaching out to pediatricians in instances of perinatal exposure.
• Collaborate with the Hepatitis C Epidemiology Program Manager, Patient Navigators/Investigators, Epidemiologist, and others on group projects.

Benefits

• ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans.
• Importance of community partnerships in disease elimination efforts.
• Build skills in coding to understand real-world public health scenarios.
• Understanding of the importance of reaching out to providers to enact change for each patient in the case of a disease exposure.
• Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed